Kendrick Lamar and Drake Lead Grammy 2019 Nominees — Here’s the List

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Jackson96 out of 100 based on 890 user ratings

Will the Recording Academy manage to avoid controversies at next year’s Grammy Awards?

Earlier this morning, the Recording Academy revealed its full list of Grammy 2019 nominees.

Kendrick Lamar led the nominations for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, receiving eight nominations. Drake came in second with seven, followed by Boi-1da and Brandie Carlile with six nominations. Post Malone, Cardi B, and Kacey Musgraves also received top nods.

The nominations for Drake will quiet rumors of the rapper’s non-participation. Earlier, Drake threw barbs at the Grammys and even declined to submit works for nomination. But after a record-setting 2018, the rapper appears to be playing ball.

The bigger glare will surround the Academy’s inclusion of women artists — or lack thereof. After 2018’s disastrous male-heavy winner’s list and controversial statements by Academy president Neil Portnow, the Academy has introduced radical changes to increase diversity and inclusion. Let’s see if it works.

You can view the main categories list below.

Record Of The Year

‘I Like It’ – Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin

‘The Joke’ – Brandi Carlile

‘This Is America’ – Childish Gambino

‘God’s Plan’ – Drake

‘Shallow’ – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

‘All The Stars’ – Kendrick Lamar and SZA

‘Rockstar’ – Post Malone featuring 21 Savage

‘The Middle’ – Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey

Album Of The Year

Invasion Of Privacy – Cardi B

By The Way, I Forgive You – Brandi Carlile

Scorpion – Drake

H.E.R. – H.E.R.

Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone

Dirty Computer – Janelle Monáe

Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves

Black Panther: The Album, Music From And Inspired By – Various Artists